Our Chair John McKinnon delivered a speech to the New Zealand China Friendship Society 70th Anniversary Conference in Auckland on 18 June 2022. Below is the full text of his remarks. The New Zealand China Council… Read More
This article was originally published in the November / December 2013 issue of New Zealand International review and is reproduced with permission. The United States-China relationship continues to grow in significance for our region and the wider… Read More
In late April the New Zealand China Council released a report commissioned from Sense Partners, “In Perspective: The New Zealand-China Trade and Business Relationship 2022 Update”. Amongst other findings, the report confirmed that China’s share… Read More
This article was originally published by Newsroom.co.nz and is reproduced with permission. Sam Sachdeva This year marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between New Zealand and China – but the NZ China Council… Read More
China is now taking 32.6% of New Zealand’s total exports, up from 25% in 2018 according to a new report released by the New Zealand China Council (NZCC). “In Perspective: The New Zealand – China… Read More
In 2021 total trade between New Zealand and China grew to $37.7 billion. As some other major markets dipped due to COVID-19, China’s share of New Zealand’s global goods exports climbed to 32.6%. How should… Read More
This is our Chair John McKinnon’s recent presentation to the China Capable Public Sector programme. An Op Ed based on this presentation, published on Stuff on 26 April, can be accessed here. This is… Read More
Former New Zealand ambassador to China (2004-2009) Tony Browne has been recognised for his contribution to the New Zealand- China relationship at the (postponed) 2021 New Zealand… Read More
The upgrade to New Zealand’s Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with China will enter into force on 7 April 2022. The New Zealand China Council welcomes this final step following the signing of the FTA upgrade… Read More
The New Zealand China Council (NZCC) recently joined the New Zealand International Business Forum (NZIBF) and the Centre for China and Globalization (CCG) for a virtual roundtable on the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). Our Chair John… Read More
The New Zealand China Council has appointed Alistair Crozier as its new executive director. Alistair has had an extensive career in New Zealand-China diplomacy. He established and led New Zealand’s first diplomatic post in Chengdu,… Read More
The New Zealand China Council (NZCC) and the China Development Institute (CDI) recently held a joint virtual dialogue on climate change and sustainable development. The dialogue included two sessions “Net-zero emissions strategies” and “Green transportation”. Read More
New Zealand China Council Executive Director Rachel Maidment will step down from her role next week to take up the position of Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Auckland Office. Maidment has… Read More
Sir Don McKinnon has retired from his role as chair of the New Zealand China Council. Sir Don served as chair of the Council since its establishment in 2012. Executive Director Rachel Maidment says Sir… Read More
Rapid growth in trade between Asia and South America is opening the door for New Zealand to reap billions in economic benefits as an aviation hub for travel and e-commerce trade. There will likely be… Read More
The Southern Link places New Zealand in the middle of a global value chain connecting Asia and South America, generating growth in trade, tourism and export opportunities. Transiting via New Zealand offers the shortest air… Read More
Rapid growth in trade between Asia and South America is opening the door for New Zealand to potentially reap billions in economic benefits as an aviation hub for travel and e-commerce trade, according to an… Read More
A year on, we reconnect with the education sector to discuss the impact of Covid-19. Our guests, Derek McCormack (Vice Chancellor – AUT), Danny Chan (Co-founder – ACG and Director – UP Education) and Ainslie Moore (Deputy Director –… Read More
As a sponsor and supporter of Chinese Language week, every year the Council has a variety of activities to encourage New Zealanders to learn Chinese! This year our Council Members Sir Richard Taylor – Co-founder… Read More
A new ‘Insight’ page has been launched on the NZCC’s website. The page will host explainer videos, interviews, discussions and speeches on topics that influence and impact on the NZ China relationship. The Insight page contributes to the ‘inform’… Read More
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